Tag Archives: airventure

Boomerang

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Rob

This plane is a great example of what an imaginative mind can achieve when combined with an understanding of aerodynamics.  It is one of the products of the talent that is Burt Rutan.  When Burt ran Scaled Composites, he specialized … Continue reading →

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Cubs

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Rob

You can’t cover Oshkosh this year without mentioning the Piper Cub.  This year was the 75th anniversary of the Piper Cub and they came to the fly-in en masse.  There was a mass arrival the weekend before the show started … Continue reading →

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Seaplane Base

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Rob

If you are at Oshkosh for a few days and the huge numbers of people and the hot temperatures are getting to you, it is time to take a break.  There is no better place to do this than the … Continue reading →

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Airshow

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Rob

Up to now, I have barely mentioned the flying display.  Every afternoon, there is a combination of demonstrations by manufacturers and performances by airshow acts.  The elements of the show vary during the week with some days being more focused … Continue reading →

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Trade Stands

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Rob

A big part of the Airventure experience is the trade stands that are available.  There are a lot of plane owners visiting the event and these are people that are known for constantly tinkering with what they have.  They are … Continue reading →

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Boomerang

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Rob

This piece is a shorter one but it summarizes a lot about what Oshkosh is like.  I was walking around the show site on my first day there when I came across the Rutan Boomerang.  This aircraft is now in … Continue reading →

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Warbirds

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Rob

One group that always gets a lot of attention at Oshkosh is the warbirds.  A separate area is set aside for them where the aircraft can park but also where their people can camp.  It seems to be a well … Continue reading →

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Campground Options

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Rob

One of the great things about exploring at Oshkosh is seeing how people are staying there.  There are plenty of organized camping options for people.  However, that is not very unusual.  What is interesting and something that is very symbolic … Continue reading →

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Oshkosh

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Rob

Here we go with a short post for today.  EAA’s annual extravaganza that is Airventure (or Oshkosh to pretty much everyone else) has recently concluded.  I was there for GAR for a few of the days.  Oshkosh is a great … Continue reading →

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Not this year!

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Rob

Two years ago, I made my first trip to Oshkosh for the EAA extravaganza that is Airventure. I have no idea why it took me so long to get there but there’d always been some work related reason why I … Continue reading →

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